Understanding how binge eating relates to obesity in food-insecure adolescents
Binge Eating as a Mechanism Underlying the Food Insecurity-Obesity Paradox in Adolescents
This study is looking at how not having enough food can lead to obesity in teenagers, especially through binge eating, and it aims to find ways to help young people from low-income backgrounds eat healthier and maintain a healthy weight.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11141966 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between food insecurity and obesity in adolescents, focusing on binge eating as a potential contributing factor. The project aims to identify modifiable mechanisms that can be targeted for obesity prevention among adolescents from under-resourced backgrounds. Led by Dr. Vivienne Hazzard, a registered dietitian and public health researcher, the study employs advanced statistical methods and intervention design to explore these relationships. By understanding these dynamics, the research seeks to inform effective strategies for promoting food security and healthy weight in affected populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents experiencing food insecurity who may also struggle with binge eating behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not experience food insecurity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that help reduce obesity rates among food-insecure adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that addressing binge eating can be effective in obesity prevention, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hazzard, Vivienne M — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Hazzard, Vivienne M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.